City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication & Welding.
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City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication & Welding.
This course is available for learners who have studied and passed Level 1, or have achieved English and Maths at Grade 4 (or above).
As with the Level 1, it offers a practical, hands on learning experience that will lead to a nationally recognised qualification. Students will gain not only practical experience, but a real understanding of the engineering industry.
Students will develop a wide range of knowledge and skills that may support progression into employment or an apprenticeship.
You will develop your ability to work with hands on powered tools. You will learn to weld different joints so that you will be able to apply your skills to different tasks.
You will develop much more advanced engineering skills such as positional welding all of which are highly desirable in the engineering workplace.
In addition to learning the practical aspects of different welding, cutting and fabrication techniques you will be taught how to work safely and efficiently.
Start Date
September 2025
Entry Requirements & Interview Process
You must have a Grade 4 or above in Maths and English, or will have achieved Level 1 previously.
Progression
Level 3 Fabrication and Welding course or employment
Assessment Methods
Students will be assessed through practical assessments and portfolio. Units on this course include sheet metal, MIG and 2 online multiple choice exams.
Course Fees
This course is free for students age 16 – 18. For students 19+ please contact our Student Services Team on 01422 399367 for more information.
Career Opportunities
Sheet Metal Worker
Up to £40,000
Welder
Up to £40,000
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
There are a lot of courses available – work focused, practical and academic so it is important to think about the future and whether you want to proceed to university, move onto another course or get a job. We offer BTECs, Apprenticeships, T Levels, NVQs, VRQs, Degree Level Courses and more.
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Term Dates
Autumn Term
2nd Sept 2024 – 25th Oct 2024
4th Nov 2024 – 20th Dec 2024
Spring Term
6th Jan 2025 – 14th Feb 2025
24th Feb 2025 – 4th Apr 2025
Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 3UZ
United Kingdom